The battle for control of the galaxy expands with the release ofStar Wars Empire at War: Forces of Corruption. This expansion forthe best-selling PC game of Q1 2006 features the underworld'spoint of view of the Galactic Civil War. The Rebels have justdestroyed the Death Star, and the galaxy is in turmoil. As anaspiring Underworld figure named Tyber Zann, spread corruptionthroughout the galaxy using new strategic gameplay elements toinfluence other factions, steal their funds, slow theirproduction, spy on them and more. Exciting new land-tacticaloptions like customizable, upgradeable bases and guerilla warfareallow for innovative battlefield tactics. Take command of andconfront new fighting units for all factions (Rebel B-wings,Imperial TIE interceptors, Darth Vader's Executor Super StarDestroyer and more), and take down anyone who stands in your wayof ruling the Underworld, be they new battlefield heroes like LukeSkywalker and Yoda, or the forces of your most bitter rival, Jabbathe Hutt. Destroy capital ships with the awesome firepower of thesecond Death Star, and satiate Tyber's drive for the deadliestcapital ship in the galaxy, a devastatingly powerful Super StarDestroyer known as the Eclipse.

Major additions to the game include:

A new Zann Consortium faction whose powers will include bribingenemy units, stealing credits from other factions, slowing downenemy unit production and purchasing units and upgrades from theblack market.

The ability to select the placement of structures and units on aplanet's surface.

The ability to pre-select which unit will be the player's startingunit during space or ground battles.

The ability to transport units in vehicles during ground battles.The ability to call in an orbital bombardment when a capital shipis in orbit.

The Zann Consortium and Galactic Empire will have the ability tocloak certain ships and vehicles.

Mobile defense platforms (moving build pads) for ground battles.

New types of terrain on some planets. New terrain types willinclude terrain that can only be crossed by infantry, terrain thatcan not be crossed by heavy vehicles and terrain that can damageyour units.